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Lusambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sankuru · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lusambo is a mid-size city in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 49,376. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,376 Population 45/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Lusambo

Lusambo

Lusambo is the capital city of Sankuru province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The town lies north of the confluence of the Sankuru River and the Lubi River. Lusambo is served by Lusambo Airport.

People

Population49,376
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population49,376
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates-4.9750°, 23.4439°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceSankuru
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lusambo

Lusambo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sankuru) with a population of 49,376. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Lusambo

Lusambo has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Nov (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1438 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 20° / 31.3° 190.0
Feb 25°C / 77°F 19.7° / 31.1° 164.4
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 19.9° / 31.7° 155.3
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31° 142.5
May 25.7°C / 78°F 19.2° / 32.6° 72.4
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 16.8° / 34.4° 11.4
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 17.1° / 36° 6.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 19.5° / 37° 49.8
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35.8° 128.1
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 20.4° / 33.7° 168.5
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.2° 208.9
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30.5° 140.4
Lusambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area1,090.0 sq mi (2,823.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-4.9750°N, 23.4439°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
64% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in
November 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in

Lusambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Lusambo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lusambo AirportLBOSmall Airport
Mutoto Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lusambo

What is the population of Lusambo?

Lusambo has a population of 49,376 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 1,090.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lusambo?

Lusambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

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